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Homologous series Flashcards

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What is a homologous series

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A family of compounds with the same general formula and simile chemical properties

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What are hydrocarbons

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Compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms

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What compounds are described as saturated

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Compounds only containing single carbon to carbon bonds

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What compounds are described as unsaturated

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Compounds that contain at least one carbon to carbon double bond

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What is the test for unsaturated compounds

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Unsaturated compounds decolourise bromine solution quickly

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What are isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas

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What are alkanes

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A homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons

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True or false alkanes are commonly used as fuels

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True

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Are alkanes soluble or insoluble in water

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Insoluble

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What the general formula for alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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What are cycloalkanes

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A homologous series of saturated cyclic hydrocarbons

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Are cycloalkanes used as fuels and solvents

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Yes

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Are cycloalkanes soluble or insoluble in water

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Insoluble

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What is the general formula for cycloalkanes

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CnH2n

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What are Alkenes

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A homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons

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What can Alkenes be used to make

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Polymers and alcohols

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What is the functional group of Alkenes

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Carbon to carbon double bonds

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Are Alkenes soluble or insoluble in water

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Insoluble

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What is the general formula of Alkenes

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CnH2n

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What homologous series do addition reactions happen with

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Alkenes

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What are addition reactions with hydrogen called

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Hydrogenation

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What’s re addition reactions with halogens called

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Halogenation

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What are addition reactions with water called

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Hydration

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